History as Therapy: Alternative History and Nationalist Imaginings in Russia
This astonishing book explores the delusional imaginings of Russia's past by the pseudo-scientific 'Alternative History' movement. Despite the chaotic collapse of two empires in the last century, Russia's glorious imperial past continues to inspire millions. The lively movement of 'Alternative History', diligently re-writing Russia's past and 'rediscovering' its hidden greatness, has been growing dramatically since the collapse of Communism in 1991. Virtually unknown in the West, these pseudo-historians have published best-selling books, attracted widespread media attention, and are a prominent voice in Internet discussions about Russian and…
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Weitere Autoren: Brown, Stephen
- ISBN: 978-3-8382-0665-3
- EAN: 9783838206653
- Produktnummer: 16320851
- Verlag: Ibidem-Verlag
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 232 S.
- Masse: H21.0 cm x B14.8 cm x D1.3 cm 324 g
- Reihenbandnummer: 130
- Gewicht: 324
Über den Autor
The author:Dr Konstantin Sheiko studied Law and History at the Moscow Institute of Economics, Politics and Law before receiving a Master's in International Relations from the United States International University and a Ph. D. in History from the University of Wollongong, Australia.The collaborator:Dr Stephen Brown teaches Russian History at the University of Wollongong.The author of the foreword:Prof. Donald Ostrowski teaches Russian History at the Harvard University Extension School.
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